The Miracle of Thanksgiving Prepper Style

Over the years I have shared all types of Thanksgiving messages, from the upbeat and optimistic to downright depressing. Perhaps I have mellowed a bit since becoming a prepper because these days, I prefer to look as the rosy side of life and life’s events. I have learned, as I am sure you have, that less is more, material goods are just stuff, and that nothing beats a belly full of good food and a hug from someone who loves you.

With that introduction, today I would like to reflect a bit on life as I view it in the here and now. I will start with something that Albert Einstein said.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.

I love that quote. Waking up each morning with the capacity to think, feel, share, and love is truly a miracle. To add to that, as humans, most of us soldier on and strive to become better world citizens regardless of our fears and the chaos around us.

As someone who prepares for a disruptive event, you have your own miracles going. You are learning skills to make things and to build things. You are becoming dependent upon your garden and your pantry instead of the supermarket. And finally, you are establishing relationships with like minded members of your community that will watch your back as you watch theirs if the worse should ever happen.

None of us would do this if we did not feel a sense of personal hope and optimism for the future. As much as we dread what may be coming, we care about living, surviving and being the best we can be.

And that to me, is the miracle of Thanksgiving.

The Final Word

As you gather around the Thanksgiving table this year, I encourage you to reflect upon the good that is happening in your life and to count up those little miracles around you however small and seemingly insignificant. And equally important, I hope you will give thanks and be grateful for all that you have and not fret about what you have not.

My heart is full today as I think about how far you each have come. I know this from your comments and, emails and even if you do not contact me directly, in my heart of hearts, I know you are standing tall and are ready to live the rest of your life with an abundance of gumption and spirit.

My wish is for you to continue to thrive, to be well and to be safe.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your next adventure through common sense and thoughtful preparation!
Gaye

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MEET GAYE

I'm Gaye, just an ordinary gal trying to make sense of our changing world. I am addicted to prepping, DIY projects, adult coloring books, and ballroom dancing. I live what I call a strategic life and believe you should too. Everyone needs to prepare for the worst and live for the best. Won't you join me?

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